originally posted on September 4, 2013
I do like to read lots of other stuff than nutrition books, but I tend to always have an interesting 'food' read on the go too. I like to delve into a new recipe book or read from a trusted source about different research and studies.
One that I had wanted to read for a long time and have managed this summer is The China Study by Dr Colin Campbell. It outlines what is probably the biggest study ever carried out in the relationship between food and illness (particularly cancer and heart disease) and also brings together conclusions from numerous other studies...
A great book to read, however I probably would not have shared this on my blog if I hadn't have watched a documentary last night which explains most of the The China Study and much more in an entertaining hour and a half... and I found a link to watch it free on the internet...
so this is what is too good not to share!
The film is called 'Forks over Knives' and it is available here
Basic conclusion: eating a (mainly or entirely) wholefood, plant based diet will set you up pretty well against the majority of diseases which hit our western societies the hardest...
Want to know more about how to bring more whole foods, fruits and vegetables into your day? Drop me a line
Some how we have lost touch of the wisdom of the founder of modern medicine:
